Olympiad problems

1985 National High School Mathematics League, 2

$PQ$ is a chord of parabola $y^2=2px(p>0)$ and $PQ$ pass its focus $F$. Line $l$ is its directrix. Projection of $PQ$ on $l$ is $MN$. The area of curved surface that $PQ$ rotate around $l$ is $S_1$, the area of spherical surface of the ball with diameter of $MN$ is $S_2$, then $\text{(A)}S_1>S_2\qquad\text{(B)}S_1<S_2\qquad\text{(C)}S_1\geq S_2\qquad\text{(D)}$ Not sure

2006 China Second Round Olympiad, 9

Tags: ellipse , ratio , geometry , conic

Suppose points $F_1, F_2$ are the left and right foci of the ellipse $\frac{x^2}{16}+\frac{y^2}{4}=1$ respectively, and point $P$ is on line $l:$, $x-\sqrt{3} y+8+2\sqrt{3}=0$. Find the value of ratio $\frac{|PF_1|}{|PF_2|}$ when $\angle F_1PF_2$ reaches its maximum value.

2009 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 521

Tags: calculus , integration , parabola , vector , function , conic , geometry

Let $ t$ be a positive number. Draw two tangent lines from the point $ (t, \minus{} 1)$ to the parabpla $ y \equal{} x^2$. Denote $ S(t)$ the area bounded by the tangents line and the parabola. Find the minimum value of $ \frac {S(t)}{\sqrt {t}}$.

1957 AMC 12/AHSME, 40

Tags: parabola , irrational number , conic

If the parabola $ y \equal{} \minus{}x^2 \plus{} bx \minus{} 8$ has its vertex on the $ x$-axis, then $ b$ must be: $ \textbf{(A)}\ \text{a positive integer}\qquad \\ \textbf{(B)}\ \text{a positive or a negative rational number}\qquad \\ \textbf{(C)}\ \text{a positive rational number}\qquad \\ \textbf{(D)}\ \text{a positive or a negative irrational number}\qquad \\ \textbf{(E)}\ \text{a negative irrational number}$

2011 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 731

Tags: calculus , integration , parabola , geometry , calculus computations , conic

Let $C$ be the point of intersection of the tangent lines $l,\ m$ at $A(a,\ a^2),\ B(b,\ b^2)\ (a<b)$ on the parabola $y=x^2$ respectively. When $C$ moves on the parabola $y=\frac 12 x^2-x-2$, find the minimum area bounded by 2 lines $l,\ m$ and the parabola $y=x^2$.

1979 Spain Mathematical Olympiad, 1

Tags: ellipse , analytic geometry , conic

Calculate the area of the intersection of the interior of the ellipse $\frac{x^2}{16}+ \frac{y^2}{4}= 1$ with the circle bounded by the circumference $(x -2)^2 + (y - 1)^2 = 5$.

2014 AMC 12/AHSME, 17

Tags: analytic geometry , graphing lines , slope , parabola , quadratic , calculus , conic

Let $P$ be the parabola with equation $y = x^2$ and let $Q = (20, 14)$ There are real numbers $r$ and $s$ such that the line through $Q$ with slope $m$ does not intersect $P$ if and only if $r < m < s$. What is $r + s?$ $ \textbf{(A)} 1 \qquad \textbf{(B)} 26 \qquad \textbf{(C)} 40 \qquad \textbf{(D)} 52 \qquad \textbf{(E)} 80 \qquad $

2014 Contests, 3

Tags: circumcircle , parallelogram , ellipse , perpendicular bisector , geometry , conic

Let $B$ and $C$ be two fixed points on a circle centered at $O$ that are not diametrically opposed. Let $A$ be a variable point on the circle distinct from $B$ and $C$ and not belonging to the perpendicular bisector of $BC$. Let $H$ be the orthocenter of $\triangle ABC$, and $M$ and $N$ be the midpoints of the segments $BC$ and $AH$, respectively. The line $AM$ intersects the circle again at $D$, and finally, $NM$ and $OD$ intersect at $P$. Determine the locus of points $P$ as $A$ moves around the circle.

PEN A Problems, 5

Tags: hyperbola , symmetry , vieta , number theory , conic , algebra

Let $x$ and $y$ be positive integers such that $xy$ divides $x^{2}+y^{2}+1$. Show that \[\frac{x^{2}+y^{2}+1}{xy}=3.\]

2008 Harvard-MIT Mathematics Tournament, 31

Tags: hyperbola , analytic geometry , graphing lines , slope , conic

Let $ \mathcal{C}$ be the hyperbola $ y^2 \minus{} x^2 \equal{} 1$. Given a point $ P_0$ on the $ x$-axis, we construct a sequence of points $ (P_n)$ on the $ x$-axis in the following manner: let $ \ell_n$ be the line with slope $ 1$ passing passing through $ P_n$, then $ P_{n\plus{}1}$ is the orthogonal projection of the point of intersection of $ \ell_n$ and $ \mathcal C$ onto the $ x$-axis. (If $ P_n \equal{} 0$, then the sequence simply terminates.) Let $ N$ be the number of starting positions $ P_0$ on the $ x$-axis such that $ P_0 \equal{} P_{2008}$. Determine the remainder of $ N$ when divided by $ 2008$.

1990 Baltic Way, 9

Tags: ellipse , geometry , congruent triangles , conic

Two congruent triangles are inscribed in an ellipse. Are they necessarily symmetric with respect to an axis or the center of the ellipse?

2023 Brazil Team Selection Test, 4

Tags: hyperbola , geometry , projective geometry , conic

Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle with altitude $\overline{AH}$, and let $P$ be a variable point such that the angle bisectors $k$ and $\ell$ of $\angle PBC$ and $\angle PCB$, respectively, meet on $\overline{AH}$. Let $k$ meet $\overline{AC}$ at $E$, $\ell$ meet $\overline{AB}$ at $F$, and $\overline{EF}$ meet $\overline{AH}$ at $Q$. Prove that as $P$ varies, line $PQ$ passes through a fixed point.

2017 CMIMC Individual Finals, 3

Tags: geometry , geometric transformation , rotation , parabola , conic

The parabola $\mathcal P$ given by equation $y=x^2$ is rotated some acute angle $\theta$ clockwise about the origin such that it hits both the $x$ and $y$ axes at two distinct points. Suppose the length of the segment $\mathcal P$ cuts the $x$-axis is $1$. What is the length of the segment $\mathcal P$ cuts the $y$-axis?

2007 ITest, 51

Tags: parabola , analytic geometry , conic

Find the highest point (largest possible $y$-coordinate) on the parabola \[y=-2x^2+28x+418.\]

2008 Saint Petersburg Mathematical Olympiad, 1

Tags: incenter , parabola , circumcircle , geometry , conic

The graph $y=x^2+ax+b$ intersects any of the two axes at points $A$, $B$, and $C$. The incenter of triangle $ABC$ lies on the line $y=x$. Prove that $a+b+1=0$.

2019 CMIMC, 3

Tags: team , parabola , conic

Points $A(0,0)$ and $B(1,1)$ are located on the parabola $y=x^2$. A third point $C$ is positioned on this parabola between $A$ and $B$ such that $AC=CB=r$. What is $r^2$?

Revenge EL(S)MO 2024, 5

Tags: hyperbola , ellipse , geometry , conic

In triangle $ABC$ let the $A$-foot be $E$ and the $B$-excenter be $L$. Suppose the incircle of $ABC$ is tangent to $AC$ at $I$. Construct a hyperbola $\mathcal H$ through $A$ with $B$ and $C$ as the foci such that $A$ lies on the branch of the $\mathcal H$ closer to $C$. Construct an ellipse $\mathcal E$ passing through $I$ with $B$ and $C$ as the foci. Suppose $\mathcal E$ meets $\overline{AB}$ again at point $H$. Let $\overline{CH}$ and $\overline{BI}$ intersect the $C$-branch of $\mathcal H$ at points $M$ and $O$ respectively. Prove $E$, $L$, $M$, $O$ are concyclic. Proposed by [i]Alex Wang[/i]

2016 Belarus Team Selection Test, 3

Tags: hyperbola , analytic geometry , algebra , conic

Point $A,B$ are marked on the right branch of the hyperbola $y=\frac{1}{x},x>0$. The straight line $l$ passing through the origin $O$ is perpendicular to $AB$ and meets $AB$ and given branch of the hyperbola at points $D$ and $C$ respectively. The circle through $A,B,C$ meets $l$ at $F$. Find $OD:CF$

1998 AMC 12/AHSME, 14

Tags: parabola , analytic geometry , graphing lines , slope , conic

A parabola has vertex at $(4,-5)$ and has two $x$-intercepts, one positive and one negative. If this parabola is the graph of $y = ax^2 + bx + c$, which of $a$, $b$, and $c$ must be positive? $ \textbf{(A)}\ \text{Only }a\qquad \textbf{(B)}\ \text{Only }b\qquad \textbf{(C)}\ \text{Only }c\qquad \textbf{(D)}\ \text{Only }a\text{ and }b\qquad \textbf{(E)}\ \text{None}$

2009 Math Prize For Girls Problems, 1

Tags: hyperbola , floor function , absolute value , conic

How many ordered pairs of integers $ (x, y)$ are there such that \[ 0 < \left\vert xy \right\vert < 36?\]

2005 China Western Mathematical Olympiad, 5

Tags: hyperbola , geometry , geometric transformation , reflection , circumcircle , perpendicular bisector , conic

Circles $C(O_1)$ and $C(O_2)$ intersect at points $A$, $B$. $CD$ passing through point $O_1$ intersects $C(O_1)$ at point $D$ and tangents $C(O_2)$ at point $C$. $AC$ tangents $C(O_1)$ at $A$. Draw $AE \bot CD$, and $AE$ intersects $C(O_1)$ at $E$. Draw $AF \bot DE$, and $AF$ intersects $DE$ at $F$. Prove that $BD$ bisects $AF$.

2005 Czech-Polish-Slovak Match, 5

Tags: analytic geometry , trigonometry , geometry , conic

Given a convex quadrilateral $ABCD$, find the locus of the points $P$ inside the quadrilateral such that \[S_{PAB}\cdot S_{PCD} = S_{PBC}\cdot S_{PDA}\] (where $S_X$ denotes the area of triangle $X$).

1964 AMC 12/AHSME, 25

Tags: algebra , polynomial , parameterization , conic

The set of values of $m$ for which $x^2+3xy+x+my-m$ has two factors, with integer coefficients, which are linear in $x$ and $y$, is precisely: $ \textbf{(A)}\ 0, 12, -12\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 0, 12\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 12, -12\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 12\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 0 $

2015 Belarus Team Selection Test, 1

Tags: parabola , perpendicular , arc midpoint , geometry , conic section , conic

A circle intersects a parabola at four distinct points. Let $M$ and $N$ be the midpoints of the arcs of the circle which are outside the parabola. Prove that the line $MN$ is perpendicular to the axis of the parabola. I. Voronovich

1997 National High School Mathematics League, 14

Tags: hyperbola , conic

Two branches of the hyperbola $xy=1$ are $C_1,C_2$ ($C_1$ in Quadrant I, $C_2$ in Quadrant III). Three apexes of regular triangle $PQR$ are on the hyperbola. [b](a)[/b] $P,Q,R$ cannot be on the same branch. [b](b)[/b] $P(-1,-1)$ is a point on $C_2$, if $Q,R$ are on $C_1$, find their coordinates.